#2E1819 Hex Color
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#2e1819 is a very dark, muted red with brown and charcoal undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, moody feel suited to luxury branding, dramatic backgrounds, and sports or entertainment graphics. Use it as a dominant dark base with warm ivory accents. White text has about 16.7:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #2e1819.
Questions about #2e1819
What is #2e1819 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e1819 is rgb(46, 24, 25), in HSL hsl(357, 31%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 46%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #2e1819?
Warm ivory creates clear contrast with #2e1819, while charcoal supports a subdued tonal palette without competing with its deep red-brown base; use muted terracotta sparingly when you want a warmer accent.
Does #2e1819 read as warm or cool?
#2e1819 reads as a warm, muted dark because its red base and brown undertones outweigh the cooling effect of charcoal. Its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained, giving layouts a serious, grounded feel rather than an energetic one.
Is #2e1819 readable on white or black?
#2e1819 has a 16.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.26:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.